Legal Assistant
Full-Time, Monday to Friday
This position is responsible for providing secretarial support to attorneys as needed.
Responsibilities of the Legal Assistant
- Preparing correspondence and documents of a legal nature such as contracts, discovery, motions, briefs and subpoenas from draft or dictated text
- Formatting and proofreading correspondence, briefs, pleadings, contracts and other legal documents
- Filing legal documents (knowledge of Court rules and e-filing skills are preferred)
- Transcribing dictations
- Manage calendars, schedule meetings and coordinate court and other similar deadlines
- Answer phones, greet clients, and maintain professional client communications
- Performing other general office and clerical duties as needed
- Filing correspondence and legal documents in office systems, opening and closing files, and maintaining information on clients
- Scanning and submitting invoices and reimbursements for attorneys
- Arranging travel, appointments, conference calls, etc.
- Calendaring and docketing
- Entering attorney time in the Firm's system and/or reviewing and editing attorney's time entry
- Performing other duties as assigned
Requirements for the Legal Assistant
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Three (3) years of secretarial experience in a law firm or legal department
- Experience with time entry and dictation software preferred
- Demonstrate knowledge of Table of Contents and Table of Authorities
- Knowledge of or familiarity with certain court procedures
- Strong technical skills and knowledge of Microsoft Suites, including Word, Outlook and Excel
- Excellent written communication skills to edit and proofread correspondence and legal documents
- Ability to type accurately and efficiently from draft or dictation with a minimum of 50 wpm
- Ability to deal professionally and effectively with both internal and external clients on all levels
- Ability to prioritize and analyze routine administrative details such as resolving minor scheduling conflicts, making travel arrangements, redirecting mail, etc.
- Ability to work independently and/or in a team concept within a fast-paced environment
- Requires the ability to regularly report to work on the days and times scheduled
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Travel requirements for the Legal Assistant
This position has little to no travel.
Legal Assistant
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Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
